Fiber, Yes, but which is best source?

Not all sources of fiber are equal. If you are getting enough healthy fiber, you ar probably doing better than most Americans, but here is a healthy tip to help your body on many levels: nutrition, bowel function, inflammatory response mediator, cardiovascular, etc…

Adding fiber may decrease the blood lipids after eating a meal as well as suppress the appetite. A great source of fiber is fresh ground flax seed. Not only does it have the general benefits of supplemental fiber, but it is a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids known to help reduce inflammatory response.

Teff is another wonderful source of fiber that I recently discovered! It is high in fiber and protein which are great for balancing blood sugar levels. Teff also serves as a great source of iron that absorbs well in our system.